The Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement, in collaboration with the Office of Black Student Success and Career Center, hosted the Mic and Mind event at Cal State San Bernardino, celebrating youth creativity, entrepreneurship and community connection.
“This ranking affirms the deep commitment of our faculty and staff to transforming lives of our students through education,” said university President Tomás D. Morales.
The event welcomed new and returning students while underscoring the university’s commitment to supporting Native student success.
Qualifying high school seniors from six school districts in San Bernardino County will receive guaranteed admission to CSUSB, removing the initial application process for them, and increasing the college-going rate in the region.
University President Tomás D. Morales was awarded the 29th California State Senate District Man of the Year award from state Sen. Eloise Gómez-Reyes.
Acclaimed soprano and CSUSB Opera Theatre director Stacey Fraser is celebrating a standout year, earning Favorite Opera Singer in the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards and releasing two critically praised albums, “My Dancing Sweetheart” and “A Chaos of Light and Motion,” among other achievements.
CSUSB will host the inaugural Native Community Welcome Dinner on Sept. 18 to celebrate and support new and returning Native students. The invitation-only event will bring together the campus community, educators, Native organizations and Tribal partners for an evening of connection and cultural recognition.
As part of Den2Den, SBVC students will enjoy the same services as CSUSB residential students, including the on-campus meal plan, access to campus amenities such as the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the John M. Pfau Library, and support services to assist in a student’s success in reaching their academic goals.
Morales began his role as CSUSB’s fourth president in August 2012. His commitment to student success has led to various innovative summer bridge and other student and academic support services, including strengthening relationships with public K-12 school districts and community colleges in the Inland Empire.